The Washington critic., 1887-05-27
ENERGY AND THRIFT.
The Leading Business Houses Of the
National Capital.
OUR LOCAL INDUSTRIES
Sketches OF Citizens Prominent in
Business and Professional Life.

The sketches which will appear from time
10 time in these columns will be found Of
interest to all, denoting, as they do, ac-
tivity and energy in all business circles,
and showing the growth and prosperity Of
the city.
wImsatt a. Uhler.
In order to afford comfortable and attrac-
tive habitations 10 the many residents Of our
city, II is essential that the builders should
be supplied with materials with which to
erect dwellings and that It should be re-
duced to the required shape. With this OBJ
ject In view, the above mentioned firm es-
tablished, IN 1874, their lumber-yard and
planipg-mill at the foot Of Ninth street, oc-
cupying over an acre on the rivers bank.
kinds Of lumber used in buildings, which is
supplied to those requiring 1t 10 such guam
titles as they may desire. In their mill they
manufacture all kinds OF mill work which is
sold to builders and others, and includes
sash, doors, blinds, mantles, newells, brack-
cts and other portions Of the building usually
made Of wood. For this purpose they have
number Of machines Of the latest and most
improved kind, which are driven by an ca
gine Of 75.horse power. They also do
planning and scroll.sawing for the trade
The members OF the firm are Mr.. 8. II.
Wimsatt, who has been resident Of Wash
iugton all his life, and Mr.. A. q. Uhler,
who resides In Alexandria, Va, and numer-
Gus attractive features Of many Of our
buildings bear evidence Of the skill and
energy OF these enterprising gentlemen.
william Wagner,
dealer 10 sporting goods, hardware and cut
lery, No. 207t Pennsylvania avenue south
east. Prominent among the largest houses
In Washington that give tone and character
to the trade in general sporting goods,
hardware and cutlery Is that Of William
Wagner, whose store is located at No. a07t
Pennsylvania avenue east. This business
was established In 1877. The stock em-
braces everything required by the sports
man, dsherman and hunter--guns Of various
makes-of which he is our agent for the
"Daly," Lefever Arms Company, and
shotguns, rods and fishing tackle, ETC., etc.
All Kinds Of builders hardware, mechanics
tools, etc., imported and domestic table and
pocket cutlery, and great variety OF other
useful articles. Mr.. Wagner makes spc-
cialty Of gunsmithing. He has q well
equipped workshop In the rear, where he
gives his personal attention to repairs of
all kinds. He is the sole agent in this city
for the sale Of Kings celebrated Quick
shot Powder. Mr.. Wagner is a native of
this city, where he has always resided, and
is, therefore, well and favorably known.
sharswood 81 Peake.
This firm, who have been established at
304 Pennsylvania avenue southeast for the
past eighteen months, have as complete
and varied stock Of furniture and house
hold goods as any one could desire to select
from. Their establishment extends 100 feet
through TO, and includes, the building at
3o5 3 street, and affords them ample room
for the display Of their goods, which In
clude fine assortment Of plain and artistic
furniture for the rarlor, dining-room,
chamber and kitchen, elegant carpets. rugs,
0ilcloths, interior decorations, mirrors, and,
10 fact, most everything required to furnish
the dwelling. The public, In buying of
this firm, can be assured that the quality Of
the goods are exactly 90 Represented, and,
notwithstanding, the comparatively short
time they have been established, these gen.
tlemen have won . large share of public
patronage, and are gratided to see their
business constantly increasing. To those
who prefer to buy goods on weekly or
monthly payments, their terms are most
liberal.
g. Y. Hansell.
There is nothing which adds so much to
the appearance Of home as neatly-papered
walls and decorated ceilings. The expense
is insignificant compared to the comfort and
cheeriulness 1t gives, and Mr.. Hansell, at
COL Fl street northeast, is prepared to fur
nish and put up any desired shade or style
at prices which will enable all to have the
benefit Of bis services. He has been In the
business since 1868, opening for himself
eight years ego in the northeast section.
He recently moved to his present location
rooms. His stock is very large and well
selected, with patterns enough to suit oil
tastes.
George W. boyd, Phar. ID.
The business Of preparing prescriptions is
oneiequiring clear head and thorough
knowledge Of the ingredients to be com
pounded. The gentleman whose name
heads this article Is a thorough druggist aud
chemist, graduate of the Washington Col
lege Of Pharmacy, and has also had several
years. experience In actual practice. Five
years ago he opened at his present location,
No. 148 Q street northeast, with full line
Of drugs, medicines, toilet articles, per-
fumery, etc., and has, in addition, superb
erage can be obtained, pure and cool, ut all
times.
A. Seitz.
One often wonders where the large num-
ber Of feather busters, feather fans, pape
decorations, etc., which one sees at every
turn, are manufactured. The writer Of thi,
article In his perambulations recently dis.
covered the place, which is at 63S IL street
northeast. Mr.. Seitz has been for years in
the business, and has many patents upon
bis articles. His celebrated "Suntlowel
Fan" is q superb article for table use or the
sick room, while all his goods are guaran
teed as represented. He deals also ir
feathers, mattresses, pillows, holsters, etc.
made from clean and selected feathers.
Il. NJ. Baker,
1907 II street northeast, has the pioneer
coal yard Of his section, having located Al
the above number In 1889, being the farth
est out In his line OF business. He wa
horn In Washington and has grown up will
the city, entering his present business afte
leaving school. He keeps q full supply o
all varieties Of coal and wood, delivering
promptly In response to telephone order
Or postal cards.
j. II. Clark,
grocer, at 1856 Fifteenth street northeast
has been, for about six months, at thi
number, taking possession Of the new
building which he occupies upon its com
pletion. He has q good stock of groceries
provisions, and liquors, which he deliver
to all his customers. His trade reache
largely into the country as well as the city
as his location Is convenient for both classe
of custom.
A. j. Stewart,
cabinet-msker and upholsterer, corner Flrs